D E V E LO P M E N T
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Development days engage members During 2022 the Society introduced a new initiative of member development days, with three of these new events taking place and proving highly popular and beneficial to all attending. These events will be built on during 2023 and beyond to support new and existing members in sharing knowledge and building experience to ensure everyone gets the most they can from the breed and the Society.
Knowledge shared at Hannington development day
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eptember saw the Hannington herd host a development day which was attended by more than 60 Society members, with the event including five workshops focussed on key aspects of breeding and herd management. From a veterinary perspective, members were able to listen to Bella Maine of Larkmead Vets discuss pelvic measurement in heifers and other essential aspects of herd fertility, while Jim Barber demonstrated ultrasound scanning in relation to performance recording and the benefits it brings.
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Meanwhile, Mike Deakins gave an explanation of cow classification, enabling members to better understand the usefulness it can lend to management and breeding decisions. Daniel Slade of Thame Market was also on hand to offer members guidance on cattle selection for slaughter and hitting the right specification, while Harbro’s Michael Richardson talked through feeding and nutrition to maximise growth and development in cattle of all ages.
